This course uses the book of Hebrews and Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Life Together as the foundational text. Hebrews is written to those who have a background in Godly faith but are struggling because of pressure in their lives. As ministers to emerging adults, it is crucial to take account of what is central to faith and to identify what truly matters. Emerging and young adults thrive in a context of exploration, questions, and full acceptance. For example, the author of Hebrews is speculated but unknown. That unknowing helps place the focus of coursework in a similar stance to that of young adults. The unknown also grounds the learner into asking questions, the acceptance that humans need one another, and the movement away from having all the answers. Instead, focus is on what is important in all things… Jesus.
Learners need to obtain these books: Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Hebrews for Everyone, 20th Anniversary Edition with Study Guideby N.T. Wright.
In addition to Blackboard interactions, 3 optional Zoom check-in meetings will be held at the instructor’s convenience. The meetings will be recorded.
This course is eligible for 3.0 CEU.
Quick Info:
Number of weeks: 6
Price: $125
CEUs: 3.0
Required books: Yes
Blackboard: Yes
Zoom: Yes, optional
Certification or Series: Yes (Young Adult Ministry)
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About the Instructor
Shawn Winburn is the lead instructor for BeADisciple.com’s Young Adult Certification program. He is passionate about youth and young adult ministry and has served this demographic in full-time ministry for more than 20 years. During this time, he has developed and led a young adult ministry at a United Methodist Church in North Carolina and now serves as a summer chaplain for college-aged adults leading at Appalachian Service Project. He graduated from Toccoa Falls College and received a Master of Christian Practice degree from Duke Divinity School in 2017. He is a strong advocate for continuing education.
